Pens - The Interesting and Creative

Pens are a very practical and affordable promotional tool.  Not only can you purchase a pen in just about any price range, but pens can send your company message to thousands of people.  

Looking for some interesting and creative pen ideas, here are a group of winners!  

1.  Car Pen

2. Cutter & Buck American Classic Pen & USB 

3.  Airplane & Clock Set

4.  Marine Pens

5.  Exclamation Pen

6.  Bee Pen

7.  Goofy Pen

8.  Airplane Pen

9.   Wine Bottle Pen

10.  Lip Stick Pen

11. Fisher Space Pen (Available in Many Styles & Colors)

Living in the Dark

Do We Have Power Yet?

by Tina Tanking

Do we have Power Yet?  Living in the Midwest, this is a phrase that I have heard several times in the past few months.  The weather being in extremes of 103 degree high heat to turbulent thunderstorms, we get accustomed to these intense changes in weather while trying to stay as safe and comfortable as possible. 


In the past several weeks, many of us have suffered through power outages for a day or two and even up to a couple of weeks.  Missing many simple items such as lights, air conditioning, refrigerators, freezers, hair dryers, and more.  In addition, our favorite technological items such as pda's, mp3's, ipad's, computer's, mobile devices and more.  In this day of modern conveniences, it causes you take a moment and not only appreciate what you have, but also ask,  what you can do during this time of crazy weather, and power outages to make your life more comfortable for next time this happens.  


With this in mind, below is a list of simple yet very practical promotional products that might be helpful in these situations.  Not only are these great ideas for promoting safety in any situation, but they will create lots of attention at that next trade show.  In addition, your customers may appreciate these gifts more than you will ever know.  

1.  2 LED Solar Power Flashlight

Can be powered by Solar Energy or 3 AAA batteries



2 LED Solar Power Flashlight



2.  Deluxe Solar Charger

Up to 100 minutes of talk time after cell phone is fully charged

Three ways of charging - solar, AC, or auto adapter

Charger comes with the most popular type of adaptors that work with Nokia (41 models), Sony Ericcson (26 models), Samsung (22 models) and Motorola (8 models) phone models.

Can charge PDA/MP3/MP4/ select iPods/iPHone (3G/3GS/4G) Cell phones including the BlackBerry Torch.



Deluxe Solar Charger



3. The Big Dog Deluxe Solar Flashlight Radio

Solar Panel for Constant Daylight charging

Ultra Bright LED light and Red & Green LED indicators

AM/FM radio with earphone jack and external DC jack

LED flashlight/lantern with blink switch and siren

360 telescopic antenna

Heavy Duty power generator to perform long operation in short cranking time

Replaceable NiCad rechargable battery

Charger available for providing a deep charge



The Big Dog Deluxe Solar Flahlight Radio

4.  Solar Durable Light (3 LED)

Elongated solar panel for constant daylight charging

Push button action for 3M LED lights

Hand strap included
Flashlight can be powered by solar energy or by 2 AAA batteries.




Solar Durable Light


5.  Solar Light with 7 Bright LED Lights
Solar capabilities, never leaves you in the dark, compact and easy to fold.
Additional mini USB port connects to your computer for easy charging.

Bright LED Desk Light

6.  Solar Fan
Stay cool when the temperature heats up in your car. This clever, solar-powered auto fan circulates the air to help reduce the temperature without the need for standard electricity. Four suction cups allow it to attach to a window. A must for every driver.

Solar Powered Fan

Promotional Products - Are they worth it?

So, your about to place an order for 1,000 bags... and think to yourself, is it worth it spending the money?

Here are the Top 5 Reasons why you Should....

1. Cost per Impressions.  In the United States, the cost per impression of a promotional product from the years 2008-2010 is .005 cents.   If you compare this to other forms of media like the radio, or television, promotional products are very affordable and effective.  For a modest investment companies can get much greater exposure.

2.  Product Usage.  Bags have the highest number (over 1,000) impressions in a month.  Think about it, what was the last event you attended.  Do you remember how many people carried bags around. Next event or trade show that you attend or just driving in your car

3. Identifying the Advertiser.  Customer has an easier time identifying the advertiser.  83% of consumers in the United States indicated that they could identify the advertiser on a promotional product that they owned.  So each time the item is used, it contributes to the needs of the owner with appreciation to the advertiser.

4. Positive Experience.  After receiving a promotional gift, 41% of people in the United States,  who received the gift had a more favorable opinion of the advertiser.  47% of Canadians felt the same.  

5. A Gift to Others.  If someone receives a promotional product that they do not plan on keeping, 62% of them pass it along to another person.  So the promotional products usefulness goes way beyond the person who initially receives the item. 

Results Above from a Survey done from the Global Advertising Specialties in 2010
Written By: Tina (Administrator)